2023 CITROEN DS4 Instrument

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Directional lighting
When the dipped or main beams are on, this
function allows the light beam to better follow
the road.
The use of this function, coupled only with the
xenon headlamps and the cornering lighting,
significantly improves the quality of your
lighting in bends.
Without directional lighting With directional lighting
The system does not operate:
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hen stationary or at low speeds,
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hen reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
The state of the function stays in
memory when switching off the
ignition.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message in the
screen.
Contact the dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
Cornering lighting
With dipped or main beams, this system
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) (urban driving, winding road,
intersections, parking manoeuvres...).
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Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping
Front wipers
To select wiping speed: raise or lower the lever
to the desired position.Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain). Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press downwards or
pull the stalk briefly towards you,
then release).
or Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Automatic windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rainfall is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rainfall without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
F Briefly push the control stalk downwards.
The request is confirmed by a wiping cycle,
accompanied by illumination of this warning
lamp in the instrument panel and/or display of
an activation message.
Switching off
Briefly push the stalk downwards
again.
The request is confirmed by this warning lamp
going off in the instrument panel and/or display
of a deactivation message.
The automatic windscreen wipers must
be reactivated each time the ignition has
been off for more than one minute.
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If these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, this indicates a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS system may
be indicated by slight vibration felt at the
brake pedal.
In case of emergency braking, press
ver y hard without releasing the
pressure at all.
After an impact, have these systems
checked in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a
problem with grip or trajectory.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip. The indicator lamp in the button comes on to
indicate that these systems are deactivated.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer have
an effect on engine operation or the brakes in
the event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
above around 30 mph (50 km/h).
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P
ress this button again to reactivate them
manually.
Operating fault
The illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, indicates that
there is a fault with these systems.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked in the
dealer network or by a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
workshop to have the systems checked.
F

P

ress this button.
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ASR/DSC
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these systems
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations, not
only about the wheels (tyres and rims),
braking and electronic components but
also the assembly and repair procedures
used in the dealer network.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness
of these systems in wintry conditions,
the vehicle must be fitted with four snow
tyres, allowing the vehicle to retain neutral
behaviour on the road.Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of
the seat belt on the passenger’s chest, thus
improving their protection.
Fastening
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
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heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
Height adjustment
F To lower the attachment point, squeeze the control A and slide it downwards.
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o raise the attachment point, slide the
control A upwards.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp in the instrument
panel
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel if the driver and/or the front
passenger have not fastened their seat belt.
Above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasing
volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the driver
and/or the front passenger fasten their seat belt.
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Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamps display
1.Driver's seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.
2. Front passenger's seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.
If the seat belt is not fastened or is
unfastened, the corresponding warning lamp
1 or 2 illuminates in red on the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag warning lamps display,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
seat belt and, for the outer seats, a force limiter.
Fastening
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
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n the outer seat belts, raise the bar to the
top of the backrest to prevent the tongue
from knocking against the side trim.
Seat belt unfastened warning lamp
in the instrument panel
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel when one or more rear
passengers unfasten their seat belt.
Above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasing
volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the one or
more rear passengers fasten their seat belt.
Seat belt unfastened warning lamps
display
3. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
5. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
When the ignition is switched on, with the engine
running or when the vehicle is moving at less
than about 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding
warning lamps 3 , 4 and 5 come on in red for
approximately 30 seconds, if the seat belt is not
fastened.
When the vehicle is moving at more than about
12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding warning
lamps 3 , 4 or 5 come on in red, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the screen, if
a rear passenger has unfastened their seat belt.
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Operating fault
If this warning lamp in the instrument
panel comes on, you must contact the
dealer network or a qualified workshop
to have the system checked. The
airbags might no longer deploy in a
crash.
Lateral airbags
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a severe side impact
to minimise the risk of injury to the chest,
between hip and shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
Impact detection zones
A.Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Deployment
The airbag is deployed unilaterally in the
event of a severe side impact covering all or
part of side impact zone B , perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip
and shoulder of the front passenger and the
corresponding door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
System contributing towards greater protection
for the driver and passengers (with the
exception of the rear centre passenger) in the
event of a serious side impact in order to limit
the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Deployment
The airbag is deployed at the same time as
the corresponding lateral airbag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone B , perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp in the instrument
panel comes on, you must contact the
dealer network or a qualified workshop
to have the system checked. The
airbags might no longer deploy in a
crash.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the airbag may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the
airbag is not deployed.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
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DeactivationOnly the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated:
F
i
nsert the key in the passenger airbag
deactivation switch,
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t
urn it to the " OFF" position,
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hen, remove the key keeping the switch in
this position.
Depending on the version you have,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and/or in the seat belt
and passenger's front airbag warning
lamps display when the ignition is on
and until the airbag is reactivated.
To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated when you install a rear ward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.Reactivating the passenger's
front airbag
When you remove the child seat, turn the
switch to the " ON" position to reactivate the
airbag and so assure the safety of your front
passenger in the event of an impact.
With the ignition on, this warning
lamp comes on in the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag warning
lamps display for approximately
one minute, if the passenger's front
airbag is activated.
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Wait until this warning lamp goes off in
the instrument panel then operate the
starter motor by turning the key to position
3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
spe ed. Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4 minutes before driving
away.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F
W ith the engine idling, turn the key to
position 1 .
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

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o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight-ahead
position before switching off the engine. F

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heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk of
loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position 2, i
gnition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
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Driving